The Sheridan Town Council in Hamilton County, Indiana, acts as the town's legislative and executive body, responsible for passing ordinances, setting tax rates, and approving the annual budget. Elected officials set community goals, manage town departments, and ensure public services, focusing on infrastructure and development within the town. Key Responsibilities and Duties:Legislative Authority: Adopts ordinances, resolutions, and regulations for the town.Fiscal Management: Determines the annual budget and sets tax rates.Department Oversight: Oversees town departments, which typically include public works, parks, and administration.Community Planning: Sets priorities for development and long-term community goals.Job Requirements and Qualifications:Residence: Must be a resident of the Town of Sheridan.Election: Elected by the community to serve a four-year term.Skills: Ability to make decisions on fiscal matters, infrastructure, and public policy.Commitment: Must attend regular public meetings to conduct town business.Estimated Current Salary for Town Council is: $12,470.84
Sheridan’s biggest challenge is managing rapid change. For years we were the quiet corner of Hamilton County, but growth across the region is now directly affecting us.
We face long‑deferred maintenance in our parks, town buildings, and infrastructure, shifting school regulations, the expansion of U.S. 31, & the impact of Boone County’s LEAP District. These pressures require proactive planning, not reactive decisions.
The Facade Improvement Grant partnership with Sheridan Main Street Inc., shows how forward‑thinking investment and strategic partnerships can strengthen our town on very practical levels. We should apply that same approach across all areas by building partnerships, using expert guidance, forecasting needs, pursuing creative funding, and encouraging development that fits Sheridan’s identity.
Change is inevitable, and I want Sheridan prepared for it. The better prepared we are at addressing these challenges, the more we can stay true to Sheridan's small town identity.
Sheridan is fortunate to have a growing Public Works Department that has stepped up in a major way, especially with the addition of Adams Township in the new rural zone. They are doing strong work — but we can always do better.
To stay ahead of infrastructure needs, we must:
- Continue proactive assessments so we aren’t surprised by failures
- Leverage expert partners, such as Banning Engineering
- Collaborate with Hamilton County on shared projects like Dunbar Road
- Aggressively pursue grants, such as the recent INDOT award for 236th Street
- Evaluate new development through the lens of infrastructure capacity, ensuring roads, drainage, and utilities can support growth
As farmland becomes developed land, we must insist that infrastructure impacts are addressed upfront. Responsible, thoughtful growth means protecting Sheridan’s long‑term stability and this should be our north star when making any infrastructure decisions .
Sheridan is unique in Hamilton County — and that’s one of our greatest strengths.
We have:
- A historic Main Street
- Direct access to the Monon Trail and we're home to the Monon Trailhead
- Frontage along U.S. 31 and IN‑47
- A small‑town identity that people genuinely value
These assets give us a competitive advantage. My approach is to build development around these strengths while preserving the character that makes Sheridan special.
I have a long track record of championing local businesses through my work with Sheridan Main Street Inc., where I’ve supported both long‑standing businesses and new entrepreneurs. I will continue to advocate for:
- A vibrant Main Street
- Thoughtful development along our major corridors
- Business‑friendly policies that help existing companies grow
- Strategic recruitment of businesses that fit Sheridan’s identity and needs
Economic development should never come at the expense of who we are. It should build on it and celebrate it.
My husband and I chose to get involved in Sheridan from the moment we arrived, and over the years we’ve built strong connections that make this town our home.
I’ve served more than four years on the Sheridan Main Street Inc.'s Board of Directors and now am President of the Sheridan's Park Board. With 25 years of experience in budgeting, planning, project management, and contract negotiation, I bring practical skills and a conservative, community‑focused mindset. I will bring all these skills, as well as the energy, fresh perspective, and time commitment to my role on Council.
Sheridan is at an exciting precipice, growing by 40% since Re‑Org. I want both long‑time residents and newcomers to feel welcome and engaged in their community. I know we all want to live in a great town, but we shouldn’t try to imitate our neighbors; Sheridan’s unique small‑town identity is our strength.
I care deeply about Sheridan. I want to see our town not just succeed, but truly thrive.
